Top Las Vegas On the Ground

On the outskirts of Vegas, once the neon lights fade and the sound of traffic is replaced by the rush of the wind, the Valley of Fire is a geologic wonder that’s best explored on two feet. On this Valley of Fire hiking excursion, marvel at Native American petroglyphs that are believed to be 3,000 years old, and enjoy the multihued desert scenery in Nevada’s oldest state park. Pass Lake Mead and the Moapa Indian Reservation. This small-group tour has a variable duration—depending on the difficulty of hike you choose.

Take a break from the casinos and work off those free drinks on a hike through Red Rock Canyon, a favorite local getaway from Las Vegas. A guide helps you choose from three trail options to match your hiking level and interests. Enjoy sandstone scenery and desert vegetation as you explore the Nevada wilderness. Bottled water is provided, and pickup is included from select hotels on the Strip.

Experience the excitement of unloading clips into targets during this outdoor shooting experience in Las Vegas. Choose from more than 70 different guns, including full-automatics, Western-style, and more. Learn about operations and safety from your expert guide and instructor and then take to the course with a private and small-group option. Take home photos from the shooting line free of charge and enjoy transportation included in the tour.

Try the newest adrenaline-fueled attraction in Las Vegas by soaring down the Fly LINQ zipline. Take in the views from 12 stories above the LINQ promenade on a zipline that begins near Las Vegas Boulevard and ends at the High Roller. Position yourself in a seated position then enjoy the ride with others on ziplines next to you.

Get your heart pumping during this half-day Red Rock Canyon mountain biking adventure along the Mustang Trail from the Las Vegas Strip. Cycle your way through gorgeous canyon landscapes, riding along on your choice of three full-suspension bikes, including a Specialized Stumpjumper, the Santa Cruz Hightower, or Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon. Your ride includes a guide, all necessary equipment, bottled water, and round-trip transport from central meeting points.

Leave the lights and crowds of the Las Vegas Strip behind. Get out into the serene wilderness and explore the Red Rock Canyon at your own pace. Your guide picks you up at your Las Vegas hotel and provides all the supplies you need. Climb the hills on your electric bikes, and cruise the loop to get breathtaking views of the canyon.

Feel the adrenaline rush of soaring from the top of a desert mountain on this guided, half-day zipline tour at Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City’s newest eco-adventure. Enjoy spectacular views of Las Vegas, Lake Mead, and the Eldorado Valley on a zipline cable atop Red Mountain. Led by a knowledgeable and athletic professional guide, this tour emphasizes safety and provides all the necessary equipment. Bottled water plus a pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas included.

Cruise through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on an electric bike for a 13-mile (21-km) bike tour that follows a beautiful, paved back road. Great for mixed groups, the electric assist means you can pedal as much or as little as you want while riding past petroglyphs, sandstone formations, and Joshua tree forests before returning to Las Vegas. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Summer Departure: June 15 to September 15 at 9:15am Fall Departure: September 16 to November 30 at 10am Winter Departure: December 1 to March 31 at 11am Spring Departure: April 1 to June 14 at 10am

One size does not fit all! Our professional tour guide staff is the best in the business. We match up your abilities with the perfect guide. If you want some tips to conquer the dirt, we can help you improve your mountain bike skills. Ready to hammer? We have the guide for you! Mixed abilities? No problem! We are experts at making sure each rider has maximum fun. McGhie's is fully licensed, permitted and insured to provide mountain bike tours in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. We suggest an 8:30am pick-up during the cooler months. During the summer heat, we require guest pick up no later than 7:00am. Your comfort and safety is important to us!

Escape from the hustle of the Las Vegas strip and enjoy a bike tour of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Choose from a guided or self-guided trek, then explore the canyon’s 13-mile, scenic loop on a hybrid or road bike, passing through desert landscapes, red- and buff-colored rock formations, and sandstone and limestone cliffs that reach elevations up to 7,000 feet. The self-guided tour travels an additional 10 miles on the Red Rock Scenic Highway. Las Vegas pickup and drop-off from select hotels is included.

Experience the beauty of the Nevada desert and the Black River mountains in a fun and unique way—aboard a pedal-powered, open-air cart. Enjoy the easy, four-mile downhill ride with a short rest break along the way. The tour includes admission to the Nevada State Railroad Museum and a ride back up the mountain in one of their historic trains.

Ride a bicycle on one of the Las Vegas Valley's best bike paths during this full-day eco-tour from Las Vegas. Follow your adventure guide to the famous Hoover Dam and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Mead. All mountain biking equipment, a picnic lunch, bottled water and round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels is included.

Ride an electric bike along a wide bike lane through the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. You'll cycle easily on a Specialized Turbo bike that boasts sophisticated technology and doubles your power with an electric-assist motor. You have the option of a self-guided experience or you can include a professional guide (both include round-trip hotel transport from selected Las Vegas hotels).

Enjoy a guided tour of Valley of Fire State Park on this half-day excursion from Las Vegas. One of Nevada's oldest state parks, home to fiery red sand dunes, has been a favored location for many famous film scenes, weddings, and car commercials over the years. Your guide shares facts about the history, geology, desert plants, and wildlife along with a series of short hikes and lunch is included. There's also a stop at the visitor's center where you can use the restroom and buy souvenirs. The park is about 60 miles from Las Vegas, so this is a great tour for those looking to get outside the city and see a bit of the Mojave desert. 

"Protect yourself in these difficult times. We offer small groups (max 7 people) and private tours." Valley of Fire is gorgeous and incredible place. West Pearl Tours will make your tour be high level, like you deserve. Comfort and high level service is our priority. Minimum 3 people.

Hit the trails on this radical dirt bike tour in the desert landscape of Primm and the Hidden Valley. Get stoked for an intense but thrilling ride through the rugged mountain terrain of the Nevada desert.

Escape Las Vegas for the natural beauty of the American Southwest on this 3-day, 2-night excursion set among the incredible national parks and desert landscapes that populate the region. Check out the sublime rock formations of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks before heading to the Grand Canyon, where you can soar above the the South Rim during an optional helicopter flight. Then visit Monument Valley for a Jeep tour led by a Navajo guide. This outdoor adventure includes transport by air-conditioned minibus, choice of camping or lodging accommodations, camping equipment, park entrance fees and Jeep tour.

Turn the fantasy of operating heavy machinery into a fun-filled reality event with a visit to Dig This Las Vegas. Choose from a 1- or 2-hour sessions, select a bulldozer, excavator (or both) — then dig trenches, build mounds, teeter-totter over a mega mound, move and stack 2,000-pound tires, even play 'Bucket Basketball' in this life-size sandbox. Talk with an expert instructor via headset to get working like a champ. Finally, take home a certificate of completion to show off to friends and family. All necessary safety equipment provided.

Visit some of the most popular national parks in the United States with an expert guide on a 7-day tour from Las Vegas. Admire the natural beauty of Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and the Grand Canyon national parks, plus a trip through Monument Valley. Select optional activities such as a Grand Canyon helicopter flight to customize your tour. Includes transport by climate-controlled minivan, some meals, six nights of accommodation, and all national park entrances fees.

Experience the Old West on a full-day tour to Grand Canyon Western Ranch from Las Vegas. Pass Hoover Dam and Lake Mead as you drive to the ranch. Ride in an old-fashioned wagon to the helicopter and take a 20-minute helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. Return for a Western-style barbecue accompanied by cowboys sharing tales of ranch life and local Native American history. Enhance your western experience with a 45-minute ride on horseback that follows parts of the historical Mormon Trail through Joshua Tree National Park.

The Nevada Southern Railway is the last remaining stretch of the historic train tracks used to build the Hoover Dam. On this tour, ride a 4-mile (6.5-kilometer) downhill stretch of the historic railroad on a traditional rail-bike, from the Nevada State Railroad Museum to Railroad Pass. Set out in the early evening for the most atmospheric experience and watch the sunset over the Nevada desert and the River Mountains as you pedal along the railway.

Follow a hiking trail into the scenic Black Canyon, discover the wild scenery of the Mojave Desert and slip into a backcountry hot springs on a 6-hour day trip from Las Vegas. Go deep into the rugged canyon to see ancient petroglyphs left by the Mohave and Paiute tribes, then watch the rock face fade from red to white as you take in sweeping views of the Colorado River. Enjoy lunch and a steaming bath before walking back to the trailhead and returning to your Las Vegas hotel.

Experience the Grand Canyon in classic ‘Wild West’ style on a full-day tour from Las Vegas that features a guided horseback ride or wagon ride, as well as a barbecue lunch on a historic ranch. After making the trip from Las Vegas in the comfort of a climate-controlled van, you’ll meet real cowboys, see a buffalo herd, and get a fascinating dose of Grand Canyon history in a spectacular location.

Explore the Southwest’s iconic National Parks on a 3-day tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, and Zion. Discover sweeping views as you walk the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, and watch sunset illuminate the desert landscape. Take a jeep tour of Monument Valley’s back roads with a Navajo guide, and then capture classic images of Lake Powell’s rocky shoreline. Trace America’s geologic history in the cliffs at Zion National Park, and hear stories about the Southwest’s earliest inhabitants before returning to Las Vegas.